Christmas Morning Muffins
A festive breakfast tradition, these muffins are filled with holiday flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for Christmas morning.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples or cranberries (fresh or dried)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in apples/cranberries, nuts, and chocolate chips if using.
- Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with butter or jam.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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